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March 3, 2012

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Nominating Convention 3/14

2012 Democratic Caucus

2012 Redistricting Resources

32nd LD Representatives

32LD Membership - RENEW TODAY

Election 2012

Quick Links

32nd District Democrats

King County Dems

Snohomish County Dems

Young Democrats of Washington

Washington State Dems

Senate Democrats blog: The Hopper

House Democrats blog: The Advance

TVW

Bill tracking with TVW:

SCOUT

General 2012 Caucus and Convention information

32nd LD Representatives:

Senator Maralyn Chase

Representative Cindy Ryu

Representative Ruth Kagi

Quick Quotes

The legitimate object of government is to do for a community of people whatever they need to have done, but can not do at all, or cannot do as well, for themselves"

-Abraham Lincoln

Greetings! ,

I was up last night watching TVW and the events unfolding in today's headlines:

BUDGET COUP UPDATE: GOP Seizes Control of Senate, Passes Their Own Budget, Special Session Looms -publicola

"Last night was a "Roll Call Hall of Shame" according to Rep Gerry Pollett (D-46) at the State Capital. Democrats who watched TVW last night witnessed a rather shocking display when three Senate Democrats crossed the "aisle" in a "take-over" move by Senate Republicans." -Of Paramount Importance

"This Is a Breaking of Faith" - Majority Leader Lisa Brown

"The Senate Republicans have exercised the worst abuse of power I have ever witnessed in the legislature. It says something about them that the minute they gained power, they abused it."

-Speaker Frank Chopp

"... in an affront to the people of our state, Senate Republicans moved to enact a budget without any public hearing or discussion. This budget constitutes a back-room deal, crafted in secret, and proposed in the dark of night." -Senator Tracey Eide

Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown and Sen Ed Murray issued the following statement regarding a Republican maneuver to pass a budget never publicly heard in committee: Senate Democrats Blog.

The three Senators who joined forces with Republicans were Jim Kastama (D-25, Puyallup), Tim Sheldon(D-35, Potlatch) and Rodney Tom (D-48, Bellevue).

I support the call to action from our neighbors in the 46th LD-check this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/46-Democrats/message/2479

What can you do? As Democrats, you can post on your Facebook pages and emails to your friends in other Districts telling them to tell their legislators that they will work tirelessly to defeat anyone who votes for this backroom deal to destroy education, health, family planning and the environment.
Email Democratic Senators and encourage them to keep going and thank them first.last@leg.wa.gov... eg. maralyn.chase@leg.wa.gov.

Click here to find Senators from other Districts:

http://www.leg.wa.gov/pages/home.aspx

Click here to find House members: http://www.housedemocrats.wa.gov/roster/

and applaud solidarity with the real Senate Democrats!

cindy.ryu@leg.wa.gov, ruth.kagi@leg.wa.gov.

Our next meeting is March 14th , 7pm. We will hold our Nominating Convention as well as share updates on the 2012 Caucus plans and a Legislative Session Update.

I look forward to seeing you on March 14th.

Carin Chase, Chair

http://www.32democrats.org

425 312-3056

32nd District Democrats

Monthly Meeting

March 14, 2012 Wednesday

Masonic Hall Shoreline, 753 N 185th St, Shoreline

(map)

Agenda

6:30 PM Socialize and Set-up

7:00 PM Meeting Called to Order

Pledge

Agenda and Minutes Approval

7:10 PM Candidate Introductions and brief Q & A

7:30 PM 2012 Nominating Convention

The purpose of the Nominating Convention is to choose an official Democratic Party nominee for the 32nd Legislative District State Representative Position 1 and Position 2 which will be on the ballot in 2012. We will be posting information on both the Nominating Convetion and 2012 Caucus Plans on our website www.32democrats.org

Note: Eligible voters for the Nominating Convention nclude all duly elected or appointed 32nd Legislative District Precinct Committee Officers for their resident precinct.

8:00 PM Break - Raffle!

8:05 PM 2012 Caucus Presentation

Chris Roberts

8:30 PM Early Endorsement Consideration Jay Inlsee, Governor

State Convention Committees appointment

2012 Budget Presentation

Committee Reports

8:50 PM Unfinished Business

New Business

Good of the Order

9:00 PM Adjourn

2012 Democratic Precinct Caucus

April 15th, 1pm

On Sunday, April 15, 2012, our party will begin the process of reelecting President Barack Obama and electing Jay Inslee as the next Governor of Washington. The process of selecting delegates to the national convention in North Carolina begins with precinct caucuses.

We selected eight locations throughout the district to hold the caucuses: Broadview-Thompson Elementary, Shorecrest High School, Meridian Park Elementary, Richmond Masonic Center, Cristwood, Madrona School, and Edmonds-Woodway High School. A broad sketch of the caucus locations is below. In addition to these locations, Alan Charnley will host a caucus at his house. Each caucus will convene at 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 15.

The second step of the process will be our Legislative District Caucus at Edmonds-Woodway High School on Saturday, April 28 at 10:00 am.

The full list of dates as well as other information can be found at

Wa-democrats.org/caucuses

and will be posted on our website within a couple of weeks.

In a follow up email, we will let you know who your area coordinator will be and exactly where you will caucus. We will answer any and all questions you may have at the district's monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 14th at the Richmond Masonic Center.

Chris

32nd District Democrats Campaign Coordinator

206-552-9160

http://www.32democrats.org

General precinct caucus locations:

Broadview-Thompson - Seattle, Highland Terrace

Shorecrest - Parkwood, Shoreline east of I5

Meridian Park - Meridian Park, Echo Lake, Richmond Beach, Innis Arden

Richmond Masonic Center - Richmond Highlands

Cristwood - Cristwood

Madrona - Edmonds, Woodway, Mountlake Terrace

Edmonds-Woodway - Lynnwood

2012 Redistricting Resources

New Map - 32LD 2012

The Redistricting Commission has finished the task of redrawing the Legislative District and Congressional District Maps.

Take a look to see where your precinct is in the 2012 configuration.

Places to see maps.

http://wa-demchairs.org/2011/redistrictingproposals.php

http://www.redistricting.wa.gov/maps_final_2011.asp

If you live in Lake Forest Park or Kenmore the link to the 46th - your new LD - is below.

If you live in Kirkland see the link to the1st LD

A few Edmonds precincts are now in the 21st LD.

Neighboring LD Chairs and links to websites:

46th LD Chad Lupkes

21st LD Jennifer Gregerson

1st LD - Nicholas Carlson

Washington State Redistricting Commission

http://www.redistricting.wa.gov/

32nd District Legislative District Representatives

State Legislative Contacts

You can also follow:

Senate Democrats blog: The Hopper

House Democrats blog: The Advance

for up to the minute information from our elected officials in Olympia.

Additionally, TVW is offering a new legislative tracking service called SCOUT.

"As the 2012 Legislative Session begins, citizens who want to monitor specific legislation or track the public policy issues they care most about now have a free new tool to use from TVW.

The new public service, called SCOUT, will transform the way citizens use TVW to access information about the State Legislature, the Supreme Court, state government and the public policy process, according to TVW President Greg Lane

"SCOUT gives anyone the ability to quickly and easily follow the issues they care most about," said Lane of the new public legislative tracking service launched today by TVW.

32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization Membership

Join and become a member of the 32nd District Democrats!

We want you to become a member of the 32nd District. Our dues help our organization fund campaign activities, hold regular meetings and special events, and maintain a presence in our community.

Join us to become an official member of the Democratic Party. Benefits of becoming a member include:

Meeting fellow Democrats who share your values
Our monthly newsletter
The right to vote on the District's endorsements
The right to propose & vote on motions and resolutions
Learn first about special events in your area

Member dues are as follows:

Individual - $20
Family (two or more persons in a household) - $32
Student/Senior - $5
Silver - add $25
Gold - add $50
Diamond - add $75

Mail Checks to:

32nd Legislative District Democratic Organization (32LDDO) PO Box 65258 Shoreline, WA 98155

ELECTION 2012

King County

King Conservation District Board of Supervisors Election

The King Conservation District (King CD) is now holding a public election for the Board of Supervisor position #3. This election features a secure, online voting process. The voting period closes March 13, 2012 at 11:59 pm.

Meet the Candidate
Christopher "Kit" Ledbetter of Issaquah has been verified as the single eligible candidate. Click here to read more

Voter Eligibility
All individuals registered to vote in King County are eligible to vote except residents of cities that are not members of the King Conservation District: Enumclaw, Federal Way, Milton, Pacific and Skykomish. View voter eligibility map.

Voting Process
New this year! Voters may register and vote during one online session. Eligible voters may cast their ballot from their home, business or any other computer location with internet access. It is suggested that online voters have access to an email account (it is OK for more than one voter to use the same email address). Detailed voting instructions can be found in our Voter Guide. Please note: All mailed affidavits must be postmarked no later than March 14.

2012 Caucus Calendar

April 15, Sun 1pm - Precinct Caucuses

April 28, Sat- 10am -Legislative District Caucus

April 29, Sun - 10am County Conventions

June 2,3 - Washington State Democrats Convention

September 3-6 -National Conventionin Charlotte, NC

Nov 6, Tue - General Election

Snap Shots http://publicola.com/2012/03/02/update-on-attempted-budget-coup-senate-at-ease-as-both-sides-plot-next-move/

http://www.32democrats.org